The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-01-15
Evening and Wedding Costumes.

This is the height Of the festive season
Of balls, receptions, dinners. grand we'd
dings, and similar merry markings; there
fore the gowns most thought of are those
intended for use on such occasions.
Among other weighty considerations
which the evening or ball dress presents is
The form in which the corsage shall be cut,
and the shapes for evening bodices are in
! greater variety, perhaps, than at any previ-
orls season. They comprise round bodices
like those which were worn by the grand
mothers Of the present generation-a semi
| circle cut ont back and front, and edged
with lace; then we have the long narrow
which has recently come into popularity,
and has found much favor. Last year the
square Grecian shape was much worn, but
| during the present season it will not
appear TO any extent, although really one of
the prettiest forms in which q deeoliete
| bodice can be cut.
| The strap sleeves which We're almost eY.
elusively worn last winter have been super
seeded by puffs and falls of lace, or else
| very short sleeves Of satin, lace edged.
They are decidedly an improvement, being
much more graceful than the plain strap,
| while at the same time they reveal as much
| 81 pretty arm as its possessor could de-
/ sire 10 be seen.
! The most casual observer must have
noticed the immense popularity of New
markets this season. They are seen on
| every hand. Some have short canes at
! tached, reaching 10 the elbows, and others
! are finished with silk lined pointed hoods.
II may be mentioned that tho gaudier
! the silk Innings of these hoods are
/ the more fashionable the garment. / do
not think them in very good taste. as plain
/ or hair lined silks would be more unob-
/ trusive and refined; but them am only
| chronicler, not censor.
j recently noticed a Newmarket in the
/ striped tweed from which they are usually
/ made, with cape put on over il of black
Astrakhan, which reached TO q point very
near the waist, but was not attached to the
garment. This is very good idea for the
protection of the chest and shoulders from
I the cold points particularly vulnerable
I during this cold weather.
a wedding toilet recently noticed WAS, SO
far rs It's main materia! went, orthodox, for
IT WAS of white satin, but the front breadth
| OF the skirt was IN pink brocade, an idsa
which is somewhat original. but which, I
am told, viii not be followed for bridal
gowns. Tins dress was made with full
court train, and with Marguerite draperies.
1t WAS decidedly pretty costume for the
occasion.
i Al recent wedding in good society, the
hve bridesmaids wore very charming dresses
, III pink and white striped satin and velvet;
the bodices were cut back and front. in the
fashionable ', the sleeves reaching TO the
elbow; ichus Of Milanese lace were drawn
gracefully across the shoulders In their
hands they carried dainty bronzed wicker
ware baskets, full of rich tinted roses.
mingled with fem leaves
Weddings are quite frequent at present,
and, oil course, the season brought few
tFilling innovations in the style of the
/ bllde's attire aud in the manner in which
tue ceremony is conducted.
Wells are decidedly advisable for shield.
ing the complexion from the rough winter
winds and weather. and the ones best cal
I eniated to answer THIS purpose are those OF
Sossamer. Fashionable ladies, however.
weih coverings for the face, of Russian
tpil-, Which is a very soft and dainty fab
fie. and is seen IN every color imaginable.
Although, as say, very delicate in texture,
il nevertheless affords a very good protec-
ton fur the face, and is the most stylish
mineral 10 wear for this purpose.
An English fancy recently introduced
MO THIS country, dictates that the bride
siril ,atTt PRAYER book instead OF bou-
s's-t h-r prfver-hook must be very
htalos aQd c'osal.t one. and ia intended
e" :, S'P alter he welding as q memento,
as hfti step ths ,i,esses thew are married
~ sd 'i7 '.lls 'taE wear ON these occa-
Si"ns.